23 replies to this topic

[Dom]

when funds make it possible, i may get a sub or two, whats best?

[roberts]

not into subage!

but u get what you pay for with them!


and aparently they are C**p in the mini boot.....as its all metal.

so ya best bet is take ya back seats out!

[Madmax]

if your after sound quality. go for 1 sub, if ur after SPL go for 2, if u have more than one it tends to muffle the bass note, as for what sub. go for something like a JBL GTO 12, or JL anything.

J

[rob mini]

Id say Resident Engineering for a good 12inch sub, moer than one in a mini would pop the boot lid off id expect lol

rob

[Brawlyrox]

its impossible to say who make the BEST subs..


and when deciding there are many things u need to take into account

Budget
what music they will be playing
how much room u got
whether u want SPL or Sq

the list goes on.

[Zeemax]

Im keen on Vibe stuff. Currently got a 10inch vibe in my motor.

BUT PLEASE

Sound proof your boot first! There are sooooooo many vibrations when u have a sub in a mini it will drive u spaz!

Just thing is to take out every from the boot (as much as u can) ie fuel tank if possible lights and even boot lid. Then cover all bare metal with sound deadening stuff! Well thats my plan 4 the furture.

[Alex1380]

yeah u missed out VIBE from the list, for a compack sub and amp u can't get better. a mate of mine has a kicker 12 off a alpine amp and my vibe sub blows his out the water, wicked little things and the 10" versions fit nice in a mini boot.
im just fitting a boot linning kit in to mine and mounthing my amps and fuses to. hope to get you pics when its done.
Alex.

[lewis]

vibe scare me with there mass of sub power, doesnt taking your back seats out increase insurance?

[Zeemax]

vibe scare me with there mass of sub power, doesnt taking your back seats out increase insurance?

No

[The_Mini_Bug]

cerwin vega subs am good

[roberts]

yes taking ya back seats out does increse ya insurence!

any modification to your car does!

[Zeemax]

yes taking ya back seats out does increse ya insurence!

Well if you are paying extra for that then i would look into that.
I had a insure inspector come look at mine and didnt say anything about the rear seats.

[roberts]

iv got back seats!


but anything you do to your car that is not standard is classed as a modification......which means the insurence will be more!

[Al*]

man! insurance in the UK is retarded...here in canada it doesn't really matter. It's basically all based on age of the driver/ how long they've been driving/ mount of tickets/any driving convictions/ and accidents. basically your insurance for a car doesn't change if it's modded...and as for getting money back if you were to write it off.........just keep the receipts....for example my mini is originally a 998cc but will be 1275 with a few mods, i will still be paying insurance for a 998cc mini.............. so all i have to say about UK insurance is HAHAHAHA SUCKERS!!!

Al

[tom]

Any top-brand name will be fine, Alpine/Kenwood/Pioneer/Fusion/JBL/Vibe/Infinity etc. If possible, try and keep all of your gear the same make, it just tends to work a bit better.